What is the current Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card welcome offer?

Earn up to 135,000 Points after spending $7,000 in the first 6 months.

How much do you need to spend to earn the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card welcome offer?

You need to spend $7,000 within 6 months of account opening to earn the full offer — about $1,200 per month on average.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

Q: How much is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card welcome offer worth?

We value the full offer at about $945, based on MaxRewards' Marriott valuations.

The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card is designed for moderate Marriott loyalists who want built-in elite status and elevated earnings on daily purchases. However, fully justifying its $250 annual fee requires sufficient spending to unlock its primary rewards.

Welcome Offer

Earn up to 135,000 Points

Annual Fee

$250

Rec. Credit Score

Good

Good For

Marriott Loyalists

Estimate your value

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Overview

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card worth it?

This card is great for...

Automatic Gold Elite status

Accelerated Marriott point earnings

Reaching elite status milestones

For many travelers, the $250 annual fee on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card requires careful evaluation. Unlike several other co-branded hotel cards, it does not grant an automatic free night certificate every year just for holding the card. Instead, you must spend $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year to earn a Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points. If you consistently hit that threshold and value complimentary Gold Elite status, 15 annual Elite Night Credits, and 1,000 bonus points per direct booking, the card can deliver clear value.

Without meeting the annual spend requirement, offsetting the annual fee becomes more challenging. The card offers solid everyday category rates, earning 4x points on up to $15,000 spent per year across worldwide dining and U.S. supermarkets, along with 6x at Marriott properties. Still, cardholders who prefer guaranteed annual free nights or complimentary breakfast may find better long-term fit with alternative hotel cards.

MaxRewards Verdict

The Bevy Card delivers automatic Gold Elite status and elevated rewards on dining and groceries, but unlocking a Free Night Award requires $15,000 in annual spend.

Welcome Offer

Earn up to 135,000 Points

1
85,000 Points
Spend $5,000 in first 6 months
2
+50,000 Points
Spend an additional $2,000 in first 6 months
Spend $7,000 total → 135,000 Points in 6 months

Offer details

Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points plus a $150 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09/30/2026.

Earning

Rewards

You earn Marriott Bonvoy points on every purchase, with accelerated rates at participating hotels and top everyday spending categories.

CategoryRate

Hotels (Marriott Bonvoy)

12.9%

Marriott Bonvoy Membership

Hotels Participating in Marriott Bonvoy

4.2%

Restaurants Worldwide, U.S. Supermarkets

Up to $15,000 spend per year

2.8%

Stays (Marriott Bonvoy)

1.8%

All Other Eligible Purchases

1.4%

Rewards percent based on a valuation of 0.7¢ per Marriott point

Annual Credits & Perks

Benefits

Perks focus on enhancing your stays through automatic loyalty status, status shortcuts, and standard travel protections.

BenefitAnnual value

$250

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

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Venue Collection

Autotracked

of $250Every 12 months

Benefits

Credits

Marriott Bonvoy 1K Bonus Points per Stay

Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Terms apply. See www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi for more information.

15 Elite Night Credits

As a Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card Member, each calendar year you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.

Benefits

Insurance

Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance

Can provide coverage for Damage to or Theft of a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory when You use Your Eligible Card to reserve and pay for an Entire Rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the Rental Company counter. Please read important exclusions and restrictions. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered. Coverage is not available for vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand. This product provides secondary coverage and does not include liability coverage.

Premium Car Rental Protection Enrollment Required

Enroll your eligible Card today in Premium Car Rental Protection, and you can enjoy the flexibility of two different car rental insurance plans all while helping you save on rental vehicle protection costs. When enrolled, you can receive primary coverage for Damage to or Theft of a rental vehicle and Accidental Death or Dismemberment coverage every time you rent an eligible vehicle using your Enrolled Card. Terms apply.

Trip Delay Insurance

If you purchase a round-trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 12 hours, we may be able to help. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.

Baggage Insurance Plan

Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g. plane, train, ship or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.

Extended Warranty

When you use your Eligible Card to make a Covered Purchase, you can get up to one extra year added to the Original Manufacturer’s Warranty. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.

Benefits

Status & Access

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status

Enjoy complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card.

Amex Special Ticket Access

Card Members can access Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets to select can’t-miss events and moments across sports, music, and more. Plus, Card Members can enjoy additional perks when attending select events. While supplies last, not all seats may be offered.

Benefits

Other

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Free Night Award

Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Certain hotels have resort fees.

Eligibility

Recommended Minimum Credit

Min: Good

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Good credit or higher is recommended for this card.

Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.

Pricing

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee

$250

Purchase APR

19.49% - 28.49%

Variable

Cash Advance APR

28.74%

Variable

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

Balance Transfer

None

Cash Advance

$10

Late Payment

$40

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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